Why not begin a journey inward to the Immaculate Heart of Mary to learn from her the secret of the King, her Son—the secret that would change our lives and with them that of the world, the secret of infinite charity, of God’s peace, and of Mary’s joy—the secret of being before God and doing for God?

This is not easy for restless modern men and women, who have wandered far from the truths and ways of God. Fortunately, we can start by turning to a creature like us, a woman who will lead us along the royal road to God, her Son.

Yes, we can start easily enough by turning to Mary, the Mother of God, who has made this century her own. Mediatrix of all graces! Queen of all hearts! A human being who clothed God with our flesh! She knows all the answers. And she stands ready—nay, she is eager—to give them to all who turn to her.

The woman who spent her time on earth cloaked in silence is speaking to us today from Lourdes, Fatima, and many other places. If only we took time to listen and to ponder her words, ours would be lives of joy and a century of peace.

— From Grace in Every Season, (2001), p. 126, May 2, available from Madonna House Publications.